ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are moving closer to approving a bill that would limit the potency of recreational marijuana if it becomes legal.
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A key Senate committee signed off on the measure that would control the amount of THC in Florida’s recreational marijuana.
THC is the component inside of marijuana that produces a high.
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Florida voters could get a chance this fall to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana.
“This feels like a preemption. I would say the best description is that we are putting the cart before the horse,” said state Sen. Tracie Davis.
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The measure would go into effect only if voters approve the recreational marijuana ballot proposal.
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